Justen Gross, LCSW

Justen Gross is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for people facing relationship strain, low self-esteem, career setbacks, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma and abuse.

He starts by listening to the whole story and honoring each person as the expert on their life. He looks for strengths clients already have and helps them use those strengths to handle current challenges. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused so people can see meaningful steps forward.

His background includes two decades working with a wide range of life problems, from parenting and fatherhood issues to problems with communication, commitment, and infidelity. He also supports people dealing with burnout, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and the strain that follows separation or divorce.

In session, he talks through practical strategies for coping and decision making. He works with issues like shame, guilt, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness by helping people build clearer patterns and better choices. The approach emphasizes real-world tools rather than abstract theory.

People who meet with him can expect a respectful, steady presence that asks questions, offers options, and helps them plan next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Evidence-based techniques often focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach helps people identify patterns in relationships and behavior, then practice new ways of reacting to reduce conflict and improve connection. This approach can be useful for communication problems, attachment-related concerns, and intimacy issues.

Another common method focuses on coping skills for mood and stress. It teaches simple tools for managing anxiety, depression, and overwhelming emotions so daily functioning improves. These tools often include short behavioral experiments, problem-solving steps, and ways to build routines that support mood stability.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist works collaboratively to pick methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Treatment can be adjusted over time based on what helps most in the client’s life.

Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins on difficult days. Some people find phone sessions useful for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins, while video can help when visual connection matters. The therapist and client will choose a format that best supports the work ahead.